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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2026-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Understanding Current Israel Issues
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the headlines and generalities\, what are key issues for Israel really about? Our two speakers will provide insights on selected key issues\, with time for questions and comments. This program is for Beth Emet members and their guests and will take place in person at Beth Emet and be streamed to those participating from home. \nZack Selch is the Chair of the Israel Committee. Zach Selch grew up in Beer Sheva and served as a paratrooper during the First Intifada and the First Lebanon War. He later worked with the Prime Minister’s Office as an economic advisor to the Palestinian Authority during the Oslo Accords. Zack then spent over ten years working in Israeli high tech. Joel Hodes made Aliyah to Israel 10 years ago.  He and his wife split their time between Tel Aviv and Chicago\, spending a half year in each location.  Joel is an active protester\, often attending the weekly rallies held in Hostage Square and Kaplan St. in Tel Aviv.  Since the war\, Joel volunteers regularly to harvest agriculture on the abandoned kibbutzim near the Gaza border. \nMember registration
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/understanding-israel-issues-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Weiner room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles\, discuss life and current events\, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nDorit Flatt is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2026-04-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2026-04-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Weiner room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-04-24/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T121500
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SUMMARY:Reengaging Psalms with Rabbi Michael Balinksy
DESCRIPTION:The biblical book of Psalms forms the foundation of much of Jewish liturgy. In this learning session\, we will explore Psalm 15 and ask “are we worthy to enter the gates?” Together we will consider how these ancient texts can speak to contemporary spiritual life and how studying them as literature can deepen the experience of prayer. \nRabbi Michael Balinsky has taught at Beth Emet for many years. He first came to Evanston in 1981 where he was the Hillel director at Northwestern for 20 years\, was next the Director of Faculty Development for Melton\, and then led the Chicago Board of Rabbis. Michael is a graduate of Yeshiva University. \nMembers\, register here. \nGuests\, register here. \n  \nBeth Emet uses budgeted funds and fees to support our adult education program. This year\, instead of individual registration fees for specific classes\, our goal is to secure $4\,000 in donations to cover our costs. Please consider an optional donation to the adult education fund when you register to help sustain our commitment to lifelong learning.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/reengaging-psalms-with-rabbi-michael-balinksy-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T154931Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Israeli Writers with Hanna Seltzer
DESCRIPTION:Hanna Tzuker Seltzer returns this spring to lead us in reading and discussing selected works of contemporary Israeli writers. The specific texts will be provided in advance. \nHanna Tzuker Seltzer is an Associate Professor and the director of the Hebrew program at Northwestern University\, where she teaches advanced Hebrew\, Yiddish and Hebrew literature\, and Israeli film. Raised in Jerusalem\, she has a BA in Hebrew literature and creative writing from Hebrew University and a PhD in Hebrew literature and Israeli film from UC Berkley. Hanna created a movie that won an award and was shown on Israeli TV. She and her family are members of Beth Emet. \n\n\nMembers register here\nGuests register here\n\n\n\n\nBeth Emet uses budgeted funds and fees to support our adult education program. This year\, instead of individual registration fees for specific classes\, our goal is to secure $4\,000 in donations to cover our costs. Please consider an optional donation to the adult education fund when you register to help sustain our commitment to lifelong learning.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/selected-works-by-contemporary-israeli-writers-in-person-and-virtual/
LOCATION:At Beth Emet and via Zoom\, 1224 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204045Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles\, discuss life and current events\, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nDorit Flatt is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2026-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2026-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20251016T010050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204045Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles\, discuss life and current events\, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nDorit Flatt is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2026-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20260318T213742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T160154Z
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SUMMARY:Before Leopoldstadt: The History Behind the Play
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Director of Lifelong Learning Lauren Reeves and Adult Education Committee member Doug Hoffman will explore Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt\, examining the history behind the play and the Jewish world it portrays. Participants will learn about Jewish life in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century and the rise of antisemitism in Europe\, providing historical context that deepens the themes and story depicted on stage. This session will also help prepare those who plan to attend the play together on July 19 as part of a congregational group outing. \nMember registration \nGuest registration
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/before-leopoldstadt-the-history-behind-the-play/
LOCATION:At Beth Emet and via Zoom\, 1224 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Congregational Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T103000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Weiner room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20251016T010050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204045Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles\, discuss life and current events\, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nDorit Flatt is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2026-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
UID:10021490-1778497200-1778500800@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bethemet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Adult-Hebrew.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20251015T230744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T210325Z
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SUMMARY:Current Politics with David Zarefsky
DESCRIPTION:A congregational favorite\, this continuing lecture series is a discussion about contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. \nDavid Zarefsky is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University\, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and criticism of American political discourse. He is a former president of the National Communication Association\, the Rhetoric Society of America\, and the Central States Communication Association. In 2012 he received the Lifetime Teaching Excellence Award from the National Communication Association. David is a past president of Beth Emet. \nMembers\, register here. \nGuests\, register here. \nBeth Emet uses budgeted funds and fees to support our adult education program. This year\, instead of individual registration fees for specific classes\, our goal is to secure $4\,000 in donations to cover our costs. Please consider an optional donation to the adult education fund when you register to help sustain our commitment to lifelong learning.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/current-politics-with-david-zarefsky-2/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T103000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T183441Z
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Weiner room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20251016T010050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204045Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles\, discuss life and current events\, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nDorit Flatt is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2026-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2026-05-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T103000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T183441Z
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Weiner room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T183441Z
UID:10023704-1780651800-1780655400@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Weiner room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T103000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T183441Z
UID:10023705-1781256600-1781260200@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Weiner room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20260608T163157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T014321Z
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SUMMARY:Machzor Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the High Holidays by exploring the Hebrew\, prayers\, and themes of the machzor\, the special prayerbook used for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Whether you are new to Hebrew or looking to deepen your understanding\, this private class will help make the liturgy more accessible\, meaningful\, and engaging during worship. No Hebrew is required for this class. \nTo express interest\, contact the instructor\, Bluma Stoller\, directly via email.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/machzor-hebrew/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Beth Emet\, 1224 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20260423T220304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T163147Z
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SUMMARY:See Leopoldstadt with Beth Emet - Sold out!
DESCRIPTION:We have sold out our reserved block of tickets to this performance! Check out the Writers Theatre website to see if you can see this play on another date. \nBeth Emet has reserved a block of seats for Leopoldstadt on Sunday\, July 19 at 2:00 pm at the Writers Theatre in Glencoe! Enjoy the Tony award winning show with Lauren Reeves\, adult education committee member Doug Hoffmann\, and more. A generous donor has subsidized the tickets to be $40 per adult and $10 per teen. (The play is recommended for ages 12 and up.) Limited seats available for Beth Emet members only. \nIf you are a subscriber to the Writers Theatre and would like to move your ticket date and be seated next to our block on July 19\, please email Lauren Reeves\, and we can arrange for you to be seated with us. \nPurchase tickets here.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/writers-theatre-leopoldstadt/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20260608T163157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T014321Z
UID:10023709-1784543400-1784547000@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Machzor Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the High Holidays by exploring the Hebrew\, prayers\, and themes of the machzor\, the special prayerbook used for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Whether you are new to Hebrew or looking to deepen your understanding\, this private class will help make the liturgy more accessible\, meaningful\, and engaging during worship. No Hebrew is required for this class. \nTo express interest\, contact the instructor\, Bluma Stoller\, directly via email.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/machzor-hebrew/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Beth Emet\, 1224 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20260608T163157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T014321Z
UID:10023710-1785148200-1785151800@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Machzor Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the High Holidays by exploring the Hebrew\, prayers\, and themes of the machzor\, the special prayerbook used for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Whether you are new to Hebrew or looking to deepen your understanding\, this private class will help make the liturgy more accessible\, meaningful\, and engaging during worship. No Hebrew is required for this class. \nTo express interest\, contact the instructor\, Bluma Stoller\, directly via email.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/machzor-hebrew/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Beth Emet\, 1224 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20260608T163157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T014321Z
UID:10023711-1785753000-1785756600@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Machzor Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the High Holidays by exploring the Hebrew\, prayers\, and themes of the machzor\, the special prayerbook used for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Whether you are new to Hebrew or looking to deepen your understanding\, this private class will help make the liturgy more accessible\, meaningful\, and engaging during worship. No Hebrew is required for this class. \nTo express interest\, contact the instructor\, Bluma Stoller\, directly via email.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/machzor-hebrew/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Beth Emet\, 1224 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20260608T163157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T014321Z
UID:10023712-1786357800-1786361400@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Machzor Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the High Holidays by exploring the Hebrew\, prayers\, and themes of the machzor\, the special prayerbook used for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Whether you are new to Hebrew or looking to deepen your understanding\, this private class will help make the liturgy more accessible\, meaningful\, and engaging during worship. No Hebrew is required for this class. \nTo express interest\, contact the instructor\, Bluma Stoller\, directly via email.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/machzor-hebrew/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:Beth Emet\, 1224 Dempster Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T081015
CREATED:20260608T165442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T205729Z
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SUMMARY:The Forgiveness Experiment: Preparing for the High Holidays
DESCRIPTION:As we enter Elul\, the Jewish month of reflection\, introspection\, and preparation for the High Holidays\, join Beth Emet member and professor Jonathan Singer\, Director of Lifelong Learning Lauren Reeves\, and special guest Rabbi Yisroel Bernath\, author of The Forgiveness Experiment\, for an evening of conversation and practice. \nWe will begin with a discussion of key themes and questions from the book\, exploring the challenges and possibilities of forgiveness through Jewish wisdom and personal reflection. Then Rabbi Bernath will join us to lead an interactive forgiveness exercise drawn from his work. Participants will also be able to talk with the author to ask their toughest questions about forgiveness\, repair\, and the work of the High Holiday season. \nReading the book (the paper version or the audiobook) is encouraged but not required. We will also have a podcast interview with Jonathan Singer and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath to listen to. Whether you have read every page or are simply curious about the topic\, all are welcome as we begin the personal work that leads toward Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. \nMember Registration \nGuest Registration
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/the-forgiveness-experiment-preparing-for-the-high-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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